Just bought a not running RX8. The radiator cracked and lost all coolant, overheated and the owner wanted to sell. I gave him the cash on Monday and started pulling it apart immediately. I signed up here for assistance in rebuilding the motor, which I already have out of the car and down to the shortblock. I would really like to start a tech thread but I assume its a post limit that is stopping me from doing so. Anyway heres the car as I purchased it.



And here it is with the spare rims from my RX7. Much better IMO, and wider. I may need to roll the rear fenders.



Dropped the Subframe with the engine/trans



The shortblock





Im having trouble getting the flywheel off, I removed the nut but am having a hard time actually getting it off. I've sprayed with oil penetrant and will try in a few hours.

Im here mostly for advice on the rebuild. The car is intended as a fun daily. Thanks for looking!

 

Got it all apart. Looks to me like everything is absolutely dusted. Can anyone share their opinion?

Rear Iron



Rear Rotor Housing





Intermediate Iron
Front


Rear




Front Housing





Front Iron


E-Shaft






Rotor